Author: sybil

Christiane Amanpour, who is she?

She has been described as the most well-known journalist in the world. Her CNN BIO as Chief Correspondent for CNN International does not include the personal details listed in her reporter’s biography below the fold. Note...

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Galloway: Did he have any impact?

This article from The Independent gives a good comparison between British debating style, their interaction with their politicians and American lack of debate along with deference to Senators. Galloway: The man who took on...

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A Love Story and a Human Rights Victory

From the diaries by susanhbu. Last night, Nightline presented a documentary on human rights violations in Burma. “The Giant Slayers” is the story of a young lawyer, Katie Redford, and a Burmese human rights activist,...

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More Pundits than Journalists

Fresh from re-watching Bush’s lame press conference through the eyes of The Daily Show, I found this journalist who has been tracking the US media in recent years. Danny Schechter, a media veteran of almost 40 years says:...

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